Materials

• Videos, CDs, or tapes of Latin American music
• Pictures or slides depicting Latin American pyramids, cathedrals, haciendas, ejidos, Machu Picchu, Tikal

Instructional Activities

1. Review the content from the previous session.
   
   
2. Provide examples of Latin American music that illustrate African influences, such as calypso, steel drum bands, and reggae.
   
   
3. Display pictures or slides of the following features representing the cultural landscape of Latin America:
   • Pyramids
   • Cathedrals
   • Haciendas
   • Ejidos (communal land)
   • Machu Picchu
   • Tikal
   
   As each picture or slide is displayed, ask students if they can identify the subject and its location. Also ask them to explain why this feature is important to the culture of its region and what the picture shows about life in the region. After the students have responded, provide information on each subject, and discuss it with the class.
   
   
4. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.